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Boch Frères Keramis Pitcher

Boch Frères Keramis Pitcher

Regular price $110.00 USD
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BOCH FRÈRES KERAMIS ART DECO PITCHER
Era: Early 1920s
Origin: La Louvière, Belgium

OVERVIEW:

A refined Art Deco pitcher from the esteemed Belgian ceramics manufacturer Boch Frères Keramis, featuring their characteristic black-outlined floral border design with vibrant polychrome decoration.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 10.5" Tall 10.5" Wide
• Material: Fine pottery/ceramic
• Manufacturer: Boch Frères Keramis
• Period: Early Art Deco
• Origin: Belgium


DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Decorative Band:
- Black ground border
- Multi-colored florals
- Art Deco styling
- Pink and blue blooms
- Naturalistic foliage

• Form Features:
- Elegant tapered body
- Angular handle design
- Cream white ground
- Gold rim accent
- Balanced proportions

CONDITION:
Very Good Antique Condition
• No chips or cracks
• No crazing present
• Some gold trim wear to rim
• Original glaze intact
• Clean white body

MARKS:
• Boch Frères Keramis mark
• Early 1920s period marking

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This pitcher represents Boch Frères Keramis's early Art Deco period production, when the company was known for their distinctive cloisonné-inspired techniques and black-outlined designs. The company, founded in 1841 by Eugene and Victor Boch, was one of Belgium's premier ceramic manufacturers until its eventual closure in 1985.

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